Accessibility to SkillsFuture Courses to Boost Career Prospects for Persons with Disabilities

Gerald Giam questioned why the SkillsFuture program does not require all training providers to offer reasonable accommodations for persons with disabilities to improve course access and career prospects.
Chan Chun Sing responded that a targeted approach is more practical due to the diverse learning needs of persons with disabilities, with accommodations made where feasible.
He noted that training providers can use SG Enable’s Capability Development Grant for funding support to implement accommodations.
Persons with disabilities unable to access certain courses are encouraged to seek assistance directly from SG Enable.

Gerald Giam questioned why the SkillsFuture program does not require all training providers to offer reasonable accommodations for persons with disabilities to improve course access and career prospects.
Chan Chun Sing responded that a targeted approach is more practical due to the diverse learning needs of persons with disabilities, with accommodations made where feasible.
He noted that training providers can use SG Enable’s Capability Development Grant for funding support to implement accommodations.
Persons with disabilities unable to access certain courses are encouraged to seek assistance directly from SG Enable.

Gerald Giam questioned why the SkillsFuture program does not require all training providers to offer reasonable accommodations for persons with disabilities to improve course access and career prospects.
Chan Chun Sing responded that a targeted approach is more practical due to the diverse learning needs of persons with disabilities, with accommodations made where feasible.
He noted that training providers can use SG Enable’s Capability Development Grant for funding support to implement accommodations.
Persons with disabilities unable to access certain courses are encouraged to seek assistance directly from SG Enable.

Gerald Giam questioned why the SkillsFuture program does not require all training providers to offer reasonable accommodations for persons with disabilities to improve course access and career prospects.
Chan Chun Sing responded that a targeted approach is more practical due to the diverse learning needs of persons with disabilities, with accommodations made where feasible.
He noted that training providers can use SG Enable’s Capability Development Grant for funding support to implement accommodations.
Persons with disabilities unable to access certain courses are encouraged to seek assistance directly from SG Enable.

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